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Red grid and chevron enamel heritage hoop earrings, on display at the Hong Kong Palace Museum till February 2026. Photo: Handout
Special Report - Jewellery

Mughal jewellery shines bright at Hong Kong Palace Museum exhibition

The Mughal dynasty’s opulent jewellery tradition continues to inspire contemporary designers and captivate collectors worldwide.

Jewellery

Luxury jewellery designers are embracing spirituality and mindfulness

Jewellery

The 10 most popular diamond cuts to know, from marquise to triangle

Fame and celebrity

Inside Alo, the ‘secret gym’ favoured by Hollywood A-listers

Besides Hailey Bieber, the invitation-only facility counts Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Tate McRae and Glen Powell among its celebrity clients.

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Models Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Carmella Rose are brand ambassadors for the US celebrity gym Alo. Photos: @alowellnessclub/Instagram
Fashion

Black leather gloves to effortlessly elevate your look this winter

With their luxe materials and exquisite detailing, these black leather gloves will elevate any look effortlessly.

Timepieces

9 top moments in watches in 2025: Trump tariffs, Urban Jürgensen and more

Taylor Swift announced her engagement wearing a Cartier Santos Demoiselle, while Aaron Taylor-Johnson was named Omega’s new brand ambassador.

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Luxury travel

Private members’ clubs are adding rooms for the most discerning travellers

Wellness and hospitality companies are also getting in on the act, from American fitness chain Equinox to Italian restaurant Cipriani.

The Dome at London’s Home House, a private members’ club that also offers accommodation. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Hanan Besovic on American Vogue and Duran Lantink’s Jean Paul Gaultier debut

Fashion influencer @ideservecouture doesn’t need your approval: ‘As long as I have Wi-fi, I can talk about fashion. I don’t need the degree’.

Fashion

4 fashion drops to shop this Christmas, from Ferragamo to Jacquemus

Actor Bill Nighy has partnered with knitwear house John Smedley, while Etnodim reinterprets the traditional Ukrainian vyshyvanka.

Retailing

As Landmark revamps its offerings, retail concept Belowground debuts a new look

The upscale mall in Hong Kong’s Central district is undergoing a multimillion-dollar, three-year redevelopment for a new generation of shoppers.

Retail concept Belowground at Landmark in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Retailing

Why global luxury brands are switching to shopping streets in China

Luxury giants are transforming China’s retail scene, blending culture, cuisine and shopping in vibrant street-level destinations.

Stand-alone flagship stores with distinctive architectural facades are gradually gaining traction in China. Above, Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun North. Photo: Zhu Wenqian
Jewellery

4 jewellery drops to know about this Christmas, from Cartier to Giorgio Armani

Vacheron Constantin has a transformable necklace-watch, while Gohar World and Petrossian combine food and jewellery in their Caviar necklace.

China consumption

From taboo to trendy: China’s second-hand luxury market cashes in on resale boom

Driven by an uneven recovery and property crisis, value-conscious shoppers are powering a second-hand boom as platforms use tech to verify authenticity and overcome stigma.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Trevor Ballin, fashion designer and tarot reader to the stars

Ballin has worked with brands like Gap, Calvin Klein and Proenza Schouler and has done tarot readings for stars like Sarah Paulson and Emma Corrin.

Trevor Ballin (left) has been reading Jonathan Anderson’s tarot cards for several years. Photos: @trevor.ballin/Instagram
Fashion

How to Style like the cast of Emily in Paris, from Lily Collins to Ashley Park

Channel Lily Collins with soft neutrals and metallic hues, or pair traditional workwear staples with vibrant accessories for Ashley Park’s look.

Lily Collins as Emily and Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello in Emily in Paris. Photo: Handout
Fashion

2025’s fashion moments: from that naked suit to Brad Pitt’s couple looks

Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie stunned, as did Timothée Chalamet, but who sparked trends and who courted controversy?

Jewellery

More is more: 5 jewellery maximalists making a case for stacking it on

From Chanel to Ralph Lauren, maximalism is back as fashionistas don extra necklaces, armfuls of bracelets and rings on every finger.

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s innovation at Dubai Watch Week

The luxury Swiss horology brand has been creating coveted perpetual calendars since 1948 – and just launched a new technology.

Audemars Piguet’s showing at Dubai Watch Week. Photo: Handout
Fashion

The stars wearing upcycled fashion using everything from watch straps to spoons

Hailey Bieber and Lorde both wore a dress made from watch straps by Marine Serre, while Cate Blanchett was spotted in a Hodakova halter top made of spoons.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Cindy Chao’s new art-like jewellery is inspired by nature

Drawing on the fragile strength of leaves and the seasons, the jeweller’s new Black Label Masterpieces and Four Seasons collections are delicate but captivating.

Timepieces

Not sure which watch to gift to whom? Here is our ultimate luxury guide

Luxury expert Chris Rovzar shares his ultimate guide to gifting watches, with pieces from Chopard, Longines, Omega, Coach, Vacheron Constantin and more.

A watch like the Vacheron Constantin Moonphase Retrograde Date makes for a great gift. Photo: Handout
Menswear

Why men with large, muscular builds should go for a relaxed-cut suit

The action stars showed off sophisticated tailoring and better proportions at the premieres of The Smashing Machine and In the Hand of Dante.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson traded in his usual muscle-hugging tailoring for something more refined at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Photo: Reuters
Fashion

A crisp white shirt as eveningwear, from Chanel to Anne Hathaway

Matthieu Blazy set up a collab with shirtmakers Charvet for his debut at Chanel, while Celine, Miu Miu and Valentino all also showed the versatility of the humble piece.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Collabs, creativity and crystal-ball gazing at Fashion Asia 2025

Celebrating Hong Kong’s status as a regional and global garment hub, Fashion Asia Hong Kong brought together compelling voices and exciting talents.

Luxury Spend It

4 luxury game sets that are so stylish, they double as home decor

Take a break from your phone screen and bond with loved ones over tic-tac-toe, Jenga, dice and chess sets, which bring colour and personality to your home too.

The Yoomoota Another Kingdom: Dichotomy chess set makes for a quirky talking piece when you aren’t playing. Photo: Handout
Kim Kardashian

Explainer | Not so fair: the controversy behind Kim Kardashian’s elephant Hermès Birkin

The All’s Fair star recently sparked social media outrage when she appeared in a Donna Karan look accessorised with a Birkin made from elephant hide.

Kim Kardashian on the set of All’s Fair with another Hermès Birkin. Photo: @kimkardashian/Instagram
Timepieces

How dress watches have evolved and why they’re coming back

David Beckham, actors Oscar Isaac and Sebastian Stan, and F1’s George Russell are among the stars fronting campaigns for dress watches.

Celebrity children

Meet Carolina Herrera’s granddaughter Carolina Lansing, who debuted at Le Bal

The 21-year-old student, who is majoring in communications and keeps her dating life mostly under wraps, honoured her grandmother with a chic polka dot gown.

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